Sadly, Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy is still looking for their first win of the season after 11 games. They fell victim to a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of the University Prep Jaguars on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy of the 9-7 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Wednesday.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kevyn Espinoza, who went 1-for-1 with a double.
On University Prep's side, Ricky Gonzalez made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out ten over five innings pitched. Gonzalez has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gonzalez was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cameron Stinnett, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, three stolen bases, and an additional RBI. Carlos Reyes was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy has fallen quite a ways from their 12-5 record last season and are now at 0-11. As for University Prep, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 7-3 record this season.
Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will head out on the road to take on Academy for Academic Excellence at 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Academy for Academic Excellence is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Cobalt Institute of Math & Science Academy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for University Prep, they are on the road again on Wednesday to play Hesperia Christian at 3:15 p.m.
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